How To Fix MC073 - Primary table cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Primary table cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The primary table of an aggregate cannot be deleted as long as there
are secondary tables.

System Response

The action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

First delete the secondary tables of the aggregate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC073 - Primary table cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MC073, which states "Primary table cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module or when dealing with data in the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a primary table that is essential for the database structure or that has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Primary Table Dependency: The table you are trying to delete is a primary table that has dependencies with other tables or data. In SAP, primary tables often contain critical data that is referenced by other tables.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of the table.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using the wrong transaction code or method to attempt the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to perform deletion operations on the specified table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a table, check